Customer reviews for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

Get powerful operation and good run time while trimming your yard with the Black & Decker 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer. This trimmer is armed with a dual line and a large cutting path to help cover an optimal amount of space per charge. It is designed to help you accomplish heavy cutting tasks thanks to its gear drive that resists stalling. The unit offers easy trigger starting and an adjustable handle.

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81%of customersrecommend this product21 of 26reviews

Rating Breakdown26 reviews

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81%of customersrecommend this product21 of 26reviews

Customer reviews for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

Review 1 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

jjgnc

from Fayetteville, NC

Excellent Product / Works As Advertised

I bought this trimmer at Home Depot, originally with the intention of buying a gas trimmer, because I was tired of dealing with my corded trimmer. I walked through the isle and noticed this one. I looked at it and realized that it would solve my cord problem, as well as giving me the power of a gas trimmer, or so I hoped.

The initial battery charge took 12 hours. I used the trimmer today on my 1/3 acre property, which is about average size for a home lot in this city. The ratings I read on other websites said it had a 30 minute battery life. That's highly deceptive. You don't keep a trimmer on full power for 30 straight minutes when doing your lawn. It has a variable speed trigger, so you can control how long it lasts based on your needs. This trimmer lasted the entire hour I was trimming my lawn and it still had full power when I was finished. I used it mostly at 1/2 to 3/4 power.

The motor is extremely powerful, far more powerful than my old corded Ryobe trimmer. It's got to be at least powerful as any gas trimmer. It ripped right through vegetation like it was nothing. I did test it out a little bit just to see what it could take and it never stopped.

I'd suggest this for anyone who does their own lawn work. I might not suggest it for professional lawn company or someone with a gigantic lawn. But, the average person won't be let down in my opinion.

I rarely write reviews on anything, but I had to take the time to review this trimmer since it actually worked and was decently priced.

Power to spare, but not battery life

Great machine with surprising power for a medium to small yard due to a relatively short battery life. I got about 15-20 minutes of run time (maybe 30-40 minutes of weed-eating) which was enough to do my 1/3 acre yard about 1.5 times. More power than my cranky gas trimmer without all the hassle that goes with the gas. The bump feed works well, which is good because this feature is why I bought this model.

Overall, I am happy with the purchase and would recommend it to others with a normally sized subdivision sized yard.

+2points

2out of2found this review helpful.

Review 3 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

Matt21

from Dallas, Texas

Best Cordless Trimmer Ever

I have only used my new 36 volt trimer once, but it was amazing how it trimed around the driveway and flower beds. I even started trimming some heavy weeded areas. It cut through them with no effort at all. It works just as well or even better than my old gas trimmer. I have a good size yard and the battery did run down by the time I got started on the back yard. You get one battery, but the battery charger can charge two batteries at a time. Since this is new on the market, I'm not sure why B & D did not include a second battery? I will be buying a second battery. The battery charges in about 8 to 12 hours.This is a great product!!

+1point

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Review 4 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

joneilthe2

from Fort Lauderdale Florida

36 Volt Cordless String Trimmer

I bought this trimmer because I wanted to stay green, but didn't want to drag out the extention cords all over my lawn. After charging all night, the unit ran really nice. It has a smooth start up and you can adjust the speed of the trimmer so you don't have to use it at full speed all the time. Only draw back is the weight, but the strap helps. Worth the money.

+2points

2out of2found this review helpful.

Review 5 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

DEI3

from VA.

Please read before you buy!

PostedMay 2, 2009

Overall rating

1.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

This is the first review I've ever taken time to write, so I hope you take time to read. The unit is easy to put together but one of the handle bolts would not tighten, not that big a deal. Battery life is poor, full charge lasted less than 30 minutes of normal weeding. Unit does cut well when charged and feeds line well. Unit is very heavy due to the battery pack and motor at top, strap is not capable of holding the weight and slips making it worthless. I wanted to go green and this unit was raited top of its class, however the price has been reduced rapidly since it was put on the market. I would wait for the technology to improve, I had to go back to the gas unit. I have to pay for fuel but it runs until its out of gas and has great power. The gas units have electric start and is as light as a feather. Hope this helps.

+2points

3out of4found this review helpful.

Review 6 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

keepngreen

from Denver area

Lots of power but no battery life

This product delivers lots of power to cut anything the average homeowner would need to cut. easily as much power as my gas trimmer.Battery life is 20 minutes, so if you cannot trim your lawn in 20 minutes don't buy this. (I have a small yard so I'm OK for now.The trigger allows for feathering the trimmer speed but not as easy to get the right RPM as my gas trimmer did. It can be done, just not as easy to control the speed.Again, 20 minutes is all you get for battery life. I am very concerned how this will hold out next year if I will be down to 15 or 10 minutes, I fully charged it before use and fully discharged it before charging again for the first couple times to best set the battery life and this is all I got.

+1point

1out of1found this review helpful.

Review 7 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

EshoreDave

from VA Eastern Shore

Great power, short life

PostedApril 8, 2011

Overall rating

3.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

I don't know if some units have a better battery than others, but I concur with the reviews that say this 36 volt trimmer has great power, but a VERY limited run time. I followed the instructions about getting a full charge before first use, etc. I only got about 20 minutes of run time from a fully charged battery. If it came with 2 batteries it would be fine, but an extra battery costs around $100, nearly as much as they sell the whole trimmer package for.The trimmer is plenty powerful - similar ot a gas trimmer, but it only lasted about 20 minutes for me, then it takes 12-14 hours to fully charge it back up - you've got to finish the trimming the NEXT DAY!If you got 2 batteries, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Instead, I'm back to a gas trimmer.

36V B&D trimmer

Overall, a good trimmer with plenty of power. My main concern is the bump-feed spool. Sometimes the line doesn't come out as it should and I have to stop and take the spool apart to get the line out properly. Other than that, it is a good trimmer. Be sure to use the shoulder strap because this thing is heavy!!

+1point

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Review 10 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

weedwacker

Battery replacement is not available

PostedJune 29, 2011

Overall rating

1.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

It does not appear that replacement batteries are available for this product. It is a pretty expensive trimmer for only getting a year of service for the product.

Very Pleased

My Black & Decker 36 volt trimmer has been great so far. Unlike several reviews previously I haven't experienced any short battery life for the uses in my yard. I live on a corner lot so have a lot of curb trimming and this trimmer went through with strong power the entire time.Having thrown away my gas trimmer due to all the headaches of trying to get it started, I could not be happier with this product. Not only is it effortless to use, it is whisper quiet and as mentioned earlier, it completed my entire yard with power to spare.One user mentioned that you have to be short in order to use it comfortably, but I would advise him to read the manual, for this shaft is adjustable and as a 6' male, there was plenty of length so I didn't have to stoop to use it. I don't know what he is talking about.I do agree that it is a bit heavy, but the shoulder strap relieves the stress of holding it up the entire time.Only con to the product while I use it; the handle on the shaft has to go on one way. Since I use my trimmer more as an edger, so the spinning wheel is upside down, I have to hold the handle at an awkward angle. Otherwise, no problem.So in closing:Pros:Easy assemblyStylishCarefree startingQuietNo vibrationNo fumesExcellent powerCons:-Heavy-Semi slow charge-Handle not adjustable around the shaft-Pricey extra battery if needed

+1point

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Review 14 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

fengineer

Does a great job

I bought this string trimmer because I didn't want to deal with using oil and gas. The battery lasts about 25-30 minutes which is enough to do my quarter acre lot. I've seen a lot of people speak negatively about the weight, but i've had no problems handling it. For the record, I'm a 5'2" female. I also love the variable speed throttle which helps control how much power you use (and also conserves battery).Overall, I'm very pleased with this product - it's a very powerful and easy to use piece of equipment, and I'd recommend it to anyone without a huge yard. Although you could always purchase a spare battery if you needed to.

0points

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Review 15 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

Devildog

from Meridian Idaho

Black and decker 36 volt weed eater 2 thumbs up

I bought this a week ago so this review is a little soon but I will come back to post again in a few weeks.

Bottom line this weed eater for which I bought for 149.99 is AWESOME!I have used a lot of gas trimmers and this one is as good or maybe better since it has little noise no vibration and cuts as good as any gas one I used in the past as well as no more fuel or oil mix.I would highly recommend at this time that it is a GREAT weed eater and will see how many cuts I get before I have to recharge the battery. I have a corner lot and have a fair amount to trim which tells me so far the battery has done well with one cut and battery seems very strong after that, reminds me of my DeWalt 12 volt drill which is great also.

0points

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Review 16 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

BusyBea

from Florida

Replacement Battery Is NOT Made

PostedJune 23, 2011

Overall rating

2.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

I love this trimmer and it's power and have used it with no problems for about a year and a half but always needed to recharge the battery halfway through trimming my lawn. When I went to purchase a second battery I was told that the trimmer has been discontinued and no more batteries are being made so when this one goes, which would be soon, the trimmer will be useless

0points

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Review 17 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

CSN123

As powerful as a gas trimmer

This quality built trimmer is powerful and works great but lasts only about 20 minutes before the Nicad battery needs to be recharged. Recharging the battery takes 12 hours. Should either have a lithium battery or come wih a second battery. You can purchase a second battery which costs about $100.

0points

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Review 18 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

zeeker

great power, get 2 batteries

Only used it once so far. I didn't baby it. I used it to weed whack around the house & stuff plus I figure 700' of heavy edging on the sidewalks. Battery ran @ max rpm for 20-25 min. Good thing I got 2 batteries. The line advance worked good. I like having 2 cutting lines also.

0points

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Review 19 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

john05

from valpo

a little heavy

like i said a little heavy but i like to stop anyway. seems when you get into taller wet weeds it just digs right down and does the job. i have 1/2 acre and it does everything i ask and more. like taking a gun to a knife fight. i love it.

0points

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Review 20 for 14 in. 36-Volt Cordless String Trimmer

Jayson1973

from Ft Worth, Texas

This product has good power and ...

I thought this product was worth the money. It has plenty of power and ran great only problem I had was the battery got hot and it shut off. I think it should come with 2 batterys to prevent the problem